Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, veteran Philippine journalist Christian Esguerra brings you the relevant facts and explains burning issues on politics and governance — because democracy dies in disinformation.
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Ep. 19: Why are Filipino officials not leading modest lives?
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Here's a commentary on an important, but largely ignored, law telling Philippine government officials and employees to "lead modest lives" proportionate to their income.
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Ep. 18: The education secretary the Philippines needs
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Catch our episode with economist and education reform advocate Cielo Magno.
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Ep. 17: China attacks PH navy men en route to Ayungin Shoal
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China escalates tensions in the West Philippine Sea by attacking a Philippine Navy resupply mission. Maritime law expert Jay Batongbacal joins Christian Esguerra in this episode.
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Ep. 16: VP Sara Duterte finally quits Marcos Jr.'s Cabinet
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What's next for Sara Duterte? Will she now lead the so-called "opposition" to Marcos Jr.?
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Ep. 15: Cases set to be filed vs Mayor Alice Guo
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Winston Casio, spokesman of the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission, gives a candid overview of how bad the problem with POGO syndicates has become. Scary.
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Ep. 14: Can the 'Dilawan' brand still be rehabilitated?
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Christian Esguerra sits down with campaign strategist Alan German on whether the so-called "Yellows' can still redeem their political brand in the Philippines.
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Ep. 13: Shocking revelations about POGO syndicates
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on shocking findings about the scale of influence of POGO syndicates in the Philippines.
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Ep. 12: One-on-One with Leila De Lima
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Listen to this wide-ranging discussion with former senator Leila De Lima on the seeming irrelevance of the "legit" political opposition amid the breakup of the Marcos-Duterte 'UniTeam.'
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Ep. 11: Dutertes defend Quiboloy over police raid
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While silent on China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea, the Dutertes have rushed to the defense of fugitive Apollo Quiboloy.
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Ep. 10: Survey says 9/10 Filipinos distrust China
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This episode looks deep into why most Filipinos don't trust China.
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Ep. 9: Congressmen finally probes Duterte drug war
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Pulitzer winner Manny Mogato joins Christian Esguerra to discuss the belated congressional investigation into Duterte's bloody war on drugs.
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Ep. 8: One-on-One with Dick Gordon
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Christian Esguerra sits down with the senator who once led the inquiry into one of the biggest scandals during the Duterter administration.
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Ep. 7: One-on-One with Comelec Chairman George Garcia
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The Philippine Commission on Elections promises improvements to ensure greater transparency in the 2025 midterm elections. This episode looks into these changes.
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Ep. 6: What's next for the Senate's so-called 'Solid 7'?
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Senator JV Ejercito on the recent Senate coup, China's agression in the West Philippine Sea and growing influence in Philippine politics.
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Ep. 5: Marcos Jr. sends strong message to China
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This episode looks deep into President Marcos Jr.'s message regarding China's continuing aggression, during a recent security forum in Singapore.
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Ep. 4: Can Comelec regulate deepfakes in 2025 elections?
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Listen to our discussion with data scientist Dominic Ligot.
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Ep. 3: One-on-One with Sen. Risa Hontiveros
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This episode dives deep into the Philippine Senate's investigation into Mayor Alice Guo and the illegal activities of Chinese-run offshore gaming operations.
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Ep. 2: Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian warns vs money-laundering in POGOs
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, who lists down the illegal activities of the massive POGO hub in Bamban, Tarlac.
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Ep. 1: China imposes fishing ban in South China Sea
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Listen to this comprehensive discussion with maritime law expert Jay Batongbacal.
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Ep. 100: Migz Zubiri loses Senate presidency
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This episode dissects the removal of Juan Miguel Zubiri as senate president.
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Ep. 99: Congressmen to probe Duterte drug war deaths
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Christian Esguerra sits down with Rep. Benny Abanta, whose human rights committee will finally investigate deaths under Duterte's drug war.
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Ep. 98: China threatens to arrest 'trespassers' in West PH Sea
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Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela explains why China is now threatening to arrest civilians in the West Philippine Sea.
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Ep. 97: Congressmen to investigate Duterte drug war
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What should we expect from the upcoming congressional investigation into killings under Duterte's drug war?
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Christian Esguerra speaks with Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on the investigation into criminal activities linked to offshore gambling operations in a small Tarlac town, whose mayor's background is now under scrutiny.
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Ep. 95: Marcos Jr. forms new human rights 'super body'
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What can we expect from Marcos Jr.'s new human rights body?
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Ep. 94: BBM's new alliance targets Dutertes?
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Marcos Jr. has formed "Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas" ahead of the 2025 elections.
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Ep. 93: 'PDEA leaks' witness confront Jinggoy on bribery conviction
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Listen to our one-on-one interview with Sen. Jinggoy Estrada
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Ep. 92: One-on-One with Justice Tony Carpio
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Why is Escoda Shoal important to the Philippines?
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Ep. 91: Did China wiretap conversation with PH commander?
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Christian Esguerra sits down with security analyst Renato De Castro and a surprise guest in this episode.
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Ep. 90: How should BBM deal with alleged ouster plot?
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Christian Esguerra is joined by Ronald Llamas in this episode.
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Ep. 89: Trillanes talks about alleged ouster plot vs BBM
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Former senator Sonny Trillanes joins Christian Esguerra in this wide-ranging interview.
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Ep. 88: Why won't PH retaliate to China's water cannon attacks?
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Commodore Jay Tarriela explains why the Philippine Coast Guard is not returning the favor to the China Coast Guard's water cannon attacks on its vessels.
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Ep. 87: Why is China bent on occupying Sandy Cay?
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Former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Tony Carpio explains why China is bent on turning Sandy Cay, which is within the Philippines' territorial sea, into an artificial island.
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Ep. 86: Duterte ally face House ethics complaint
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Rep. Bebot Alvarez, a Duterte ally, is facing an ethics complaint. This episode talks about the case amid the ongoing rift within the "Uniteam."
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Ep. 85: Mga artista na gustong pumasok sa pulitika
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What do showbiz personalities have to offer if they get elected to public office? Christian Esguerra sits down with campaign strategist Alan German.
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Ep. 84: Mga pulitikong ginagawang career ang pulitika
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In this double-header, Christian Esguerra speaks with political scientist Jean Franco and economist Cielo Magno.
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Ep. 83: China attacks Philippine vessels with water cannons again
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What would it take to stop China's harassment of Philippine vessels within the Philippine exclusive economic zone?
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Ep. 82: Should the Philippines sue China again?
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Former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Tony Carpio talks about the legal options available to the Philippines in the face of China's increasing aggression in the West Philippine Sea.
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Ep. 81: Deepfake victimizes Marcos Jr.
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Christian Esguerra sits down with lawyer Jenny Domino, who is part of the Facebook Oversight Board, about ways to combat AI-generated disinformation.
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Ep. 80: ICC arrest warrant vs Duterte lalabas na?
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Former senator Sonny Trillanes, who was among the first to alert the International Criminal Court about Duterte's alleged "crimes against humanity," says an arrest warrant is expected to be issued this year.
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Ep. 79: BBM refuses to sack VP Sara Duterte from DepEd
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Is Vice President Sara Duterte competent to head the Department of Education? Economics professor Cielo Magno joins Christian Esguerra in this episode.
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Ep. 78: Controlling the narrative in the Sara Duterte-Liza Marcos rift
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Christian Esguerra sits down with political and campaign strategist Alan German as they break down the calculated messaging in the bad blood between First Lady Liza Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Ep. 77: Liza Marcos says VP Sara 'crossed the line'
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First Lady Liza Marcos has broken her silence on her reported rift with Vice President Sara Duterte. This episode goes deep into the dysfunction within the "Uniteam."
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Ep. 76: China spies posing as students in PH?
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Security analyst Chester Cabalza joins Christian Esguerra for a discussion on concerns that China's spies may be trying to infiltrate the Philippines by posing as students.
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Ep. 75: Duterte ally wants AFP to abandon Marcos Jr.
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Did Rep. Bebot Alvarez commit a seditious act by calling on the military to withdraw support for President Marcos Jr.?
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Ep. 74: BBM says he won't surrender Duterte to ICC
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President Marcos says he won't surrender Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court if it issues an arrest warrant against his predecessor.
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Ep. 73: Dutertes in defense of China?
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Prof. Jay Batongbacal of the UP Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea joins Christian Esguerra.
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Ep. 72: Was Duterte's China deal treacherous?
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Former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio weighs in on Rodrigo Duterte's handshake deal with China.
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Ep. 71: The US-Japan-Philippines trilateral summit
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What will the Philippines get out of the trilateral summit with the US and Japan in Washington?
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Ep. 70: How Imee Marcos views China's bullying in the West PH Sea
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Why does it seem that Sen. Imee Marcos' position on China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea runs counter to her brother's approach?
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